Recently, Mark Moskovitz, Esq., Deputy Director of the Medicaid Fraud Division of the office of the State Controller gave a presentation to a small handful of attorneys who practice Medicare and Medicaid Fraud.

The Government Seeks to Change Medicare Reimbursements from “Fee for Service” to “Quality/Value” – Based Model

Today, Medicare pays healthcare providers a fee in exchange for services which are rendered. Most healthcare providers including hospitals and doctors either accept the fee which is offered by Medicare or negotiate independently with healthcare insurance providers and private parties for a different fee. For years, many have argued that the Fee For Service model is inefficient, provides no value to the goal of improving healthcare, and is often unrelated to the actual costof services provided.

Of the many, many documents signed by parties to real estate transactions today are the “good faith estimates” and a “truth in lending disclosure statement”, both of which must be provided by mortgagees. The documents are sometimes complicated, and attorneys are required to explain to their clients their import. Administrative costs and time are spent complying with current statutory scheme.

Nurses are not immune to the dangers of alcohol and substance abuse threatening everyone in their daily lives. In fact, nurses may be especially vulnerable by virtue of the accessibility they have to prescription medications.

I am always thankful for the many blessings in my life, including my family, my health, my friends, and ability to support worthy causes. I’d encourage everyone reading this to support two causes I support.

There are many reasons why purchasers of real property are prudent in securing a title insurance policy. Perhaps, one of the most important reasons is to protect against fraudulent lawyers, real estate brokers; and title insurance agents. A real life scenario, which Romanowsky Law is currently handling, is illustrative.

Before congress overhauled the Federal Bankruptcy Code in 2005, banks and credit card companies spent millions in lobbying efforts in an attempt to make bankruptcy the “option of last resort” rather than a convenient way for consumers to wipe out credit card debt, which seemed impossible to pay.

Chances are, if you are considering bankruptcy, you already owe more than you can afford to pay. You may be tempted to “cut corners” and try filing bankruptcy without the aid of an attorney. Or you may consider using a “bankruptcy petition preparation service.” You may do so, but you should know the risks you are undertaking if you do.